
Noted screenwriter John Fusco, who wrote the treatment for the project, expressed his excitement about reimaging The Phantom of the Opera through the rich cultural lens of the city of New Orleans. Written in 19 by Gaston Leroux, Phantom of the Opera recounts the story of a masked murderer stalking the opera in Paris who tragically falls in love with a talented understudy whom he tries to bend to his will and make a star, killing anyone who steps in his way. and producers Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius, Legend will be updating the classic horror story with a brand new musical update set in New Orleans. EGOT winner John Legend is set to produce a modern, musical adaptation of The Phantom of the Opera, Deadline reports.Īlong with Emmy and Grammy-nominated producer Harvey Mason Jr.
